Adele Johnson RPS Education Foundation 301 North 9th Street, 17th Floor Richmond, VA 23219 Richmond Public Schools 804.780.8623
[email protected] Education Foundation Press Release RPS Living Legacies Varied and Victorious Honoring alumni of Richmond Public Schools who are leading extraordinary lives Richmond, VA February 24, 2014 – Richmond Public Schools Education Foundation prides itself on reaching out to the vast community of the district’s graduates to learn about those who meet their definition of living legacy – an RPS alumna who is living an extraordinary life as an inspirational leader. At the Pride of RPS: Living Legacies Breakfast to be held April 24, 7:30 AM at The Jefferson Hotel, eight alumni will be honored as family, friends, and the general public join in the celebration. This is the fourth commemoration and each year the event is a festive combination of family delight, high school reunion, and community pride. The attachment offers a quick overview of the fascinating stories of RPS alumni who will be honored this year. The Pride of RPS: Living Legacies Breakfast was created by Richmond Public Schools Education Foundation to recognize and applaud alumni of RPS who have great accomplishments both in their personal and professional lives. They are all grateful for the education and opportunities afforded by Richmond Public Schools and can easily correlate their success to those formative years. “These individuals represent the phenomenal community of Richmond Public Schools alumni who are enriching the communities they touch in Richmond and beyond. Their achievements are not only a tribute to their personal dedication and commitment to excellence, but to the wonderful academic foundation they received while attending Richmond Public Schools,” said Adele Johnson, Executive Director, Richmond Public Schools Education Foundation.